Saudia looking for Indian captains

Jeddah: (Saudia) placed an ad in a leading Indian newspaper looking for pilots to employ, Assistant Director General of the airlines Abdullah bin Mushabab Al-Ajhar said.

“We are looking for 120 pilots from India and other Asian countries to employ with monthly salaries ranging between SR30,000 and SR37,000 in addition to a number of fringe benefits, including accommodation,” he told local newspapers yesterday.
Al-Ajhar said the captains would be piloting various types of aircraft including Airbus 320, Boeing 777, Embraer aircraft and cargo planes.
An experience of less than 20 years would be requested as well as flying hours ranging between 2,000 and 3,000. “We are only looking for captains, not assistant captains. Applicants should not be less than 30 years of age and not more than 53,” he explained. The age of retirement would be 63.
Interviews will be held in Mumbai during the period of March 6-9.
05/03/12 Arab News